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Y273 JPB

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,743 mi
Last recorded162,743 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 JPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 162,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 156,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 146,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 138,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 steel pipes around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bar inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 128,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits co2 0.00- hc's1ppm - lambda 1.231 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 steel pipes around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bar inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 117,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 117,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Coil spring not sat perfectly on its mounting

Pass 26 May 2015 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,054 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 72,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 63,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 63,915 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 60,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,381 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y273 JPB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y273 JPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y273 JPB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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